We’re in awe of the impact we’ve witnessed first hand that Flavours of Hope (FOH) has facilitated for newcomer refugee and immigrant women in Canada. And we, at KULA, couldn’t be more proud and enthusiastic to share that our Founder, Asha Wheeldon, has joined the FOH Pilot Program as a Flavours of Hope Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR).
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About Flavours of Hope
FOH is a non-profit social enterprise that envisions newcomer women flourishing and experiencing belonging through cooking, storytelling, community-building, and entrepreneurship.
Their focus is to equip and empower newcomer refugee and immigrant women to earn a livable income, create social connections, and build equitable communities rooted in values of hospitality, resilience, equity, diversity, and mutual transformation. FOH is committed to decolonization, anti-racism, and creating safe and inclusive spaces for newcomers who identify as women, trans, non-binary, and 2SLGBTQI+.
When you support newcomer refugee and immigrant women through Flavours of Hope, you help to build strong relationships, connections, and economic opportunity. All donations made through FOH website are tax deductible.
Donate here
Through peer knowledge, deep relationships and strategic partnerships, they craft programs such as Dream Cuisines: A Newcomer Women’s Food Business Program to offer educational and skills-building workshops, knowledge-sharing networks, and access to mentorship. Since kickstarting Dream Cuisine in 2021 amidst a global pandemic, FOH has launched 15 incredible newcomer women’s food businesses into the farmers market, retail shops, and catering.
You can learn more about the alumni women's food businesses here.
Flavours of Hope's Entrepreneur-In-Residence Pilot (EIR)
The EIR Pilot is designed as a co-creative program in which female entrepreneurs passionate about making a positive social impact, use their expertise to support the growth of newcomer women entrepreneurs in the food industry.
EIRs act as mentors, advisors, and collaborators, guiding women through business growth, connecting them to vital resources, and fostering a supportive community. They also contribute to the organization’s development by exploring new opportunities and generating revenue.
“Systemic barriers, social isolation, and lack of language access can make it difficult for newcomer refugee women to find safety and belonging. By creating platforms of shared experience, and using food as a powerful common language, we make space for women to bring forward their strengths and creativity for economic empowerment, holistic wellness and social flourishing.”
Join Us!
Here are some of the ways you can support FOH in equipping and empowering Newcomer Refugee Women:
1. Donate:
2. Volunteer:
3. Partner or collaborate:
4. Join them at Farmer's Markets:
To learn more about Flavours of Hope and how you can join their mission to empower and uplift newcomer women through culinary entrepreneurship and community building, click here
With love and appreciation
-The KULA Team
